Skiers, snowboarders happy as Paoli Peaks opens

Skiers and snowboarders got an early Christmas present this year after Paoli Peaks opened for the first time.

For ski fanatics, winter is finally here.

"I've been waiting since last year to get back on the slopes," said skier David Durham.

Paoli Peaks opened the slopes for another season of skiing.

"You just basically get to go fast and do all types of tricks," said skier Max Kastan.

The resort is already opening a week earlier than last year.

It is an ideal time, since many students are now on winter vacation and looking for ways to spend their free time before the holidays.

"It's good to get the doors open. Very good to get them open before Christmas. After last year, being the very rough season that it was, we're very excited," said Paoli Peaks spokesperson David Kastan.

December has still been a tough month for the Indiana ski resort.

It hoped to open Dec. 15, but conditions have been less than ideal in creating a winter wonderland.

"We had some pretty significant warm temperatures in the first half of December. We made a couple of inches of snow in the beginning of the month, but the last weekend and weekend before that, it all melted away," said Kastan.

For many skiers and snowboarders, the snow is better late than never, and this season is already looking good.

"You can really express yourself and just do anything you want and take it to the next level and have fun with it. It's an escape from reality," said skier Clint Renner.

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